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OK SB918
Bill
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Micheal Bergstrom
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AI Summary
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Amends 75 O.S. 2021, Section 318 to prohibit courts and hearing officers from deferring to state agency interpretations when reviewing statutes, administrative rules, or regulations
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Requires courts to interpret the meaning and effect of challenged rules and statutes de novo (independently) rather than giving deference to agency expertise
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Mandates that when doubt remains after applying standard interpretation tools, courts must favor interpretations that limit agency power and maximize individual liberty
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Effective date: November 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Administrative Procedures Act; requiring certain statutes and rules to be interpreted in a certain manner. Effective date.
Last Action
Coauthored by Senator Alvord
3/10/2025